Socioeconomic-related inequality in dental care utilization among preschool children in China.

Qing ChangXiaoli GaoMengru XuChunzi ZhangShuo DuXing WangXiping FengBaojun TaiDeyu HuHuancai LinBo WangChunxiao WangShu Guo ZhengXuenan LiuWen Sheng RongWeijian WangTao XuYan Si

Published in: Community dentistry and oral epidemiology (2021)

This study reveals the existence of pro-rich inequality in dental care utilization among preschool children in China. The decomposition analysis suggests that income, caregiver education background and urban-rural disparities are the main factors contributing to this outcome. Equity-oriented policies and programmes are needed to achieve equitable dental care utilization.

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